Towards Zero
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Towards Zero is set in Gull’s Point, an isolated house where Lady Tressilian lives with her downtrodden housekeeper Mary.
A curious assortment of guests arrive, among them Nevile Strange, Lady Tressilian’s ward and heir; his blousy second wife, Kay, and his divorced wife, Audrey.
Although most of the guests are unaware of it, someone has worked out an ingenious plot for murder and the scene is set for the denouement as events converge inexorably towards zero hour.
Cast & Crew
Cast
Inspector Leach (local C.I.D.) | Alan Palmer |
---|---|
Kay Strange | Miranda Baker |
Mary Aldin | Liz Edmiston |
Matthew Treves | Marius Goring |
PC Benson | Richard Tyrell |
Ted Latimer | Anthony Laurie |
Thomas Royde | Eric Carte |
Audrey Strange | Gay Hamilton
(27th February – 19th August 1989) |
Lady Tressilian | Betty Benfield
(27th February – 19th August 1989) |
Nevile Strange | Michael Cashman
(27th February – 19th August 1989) |
Superintendent Battle (C.I.D. Scotland Yard) | Glynn Edwards
(27th February – 19th August 1989) |
Audrey Strange | Jennifer Wilson
(21st August – 7th October 1989) |
Lady Tressilian | Una Brandon-Jones
(21st August – 7th October 1989) |
Nevile Strange | Christopher Reich
(21st August – 7th October 1989) |
Superintendent Battle (C.I.D. Scotland Yard) | Michael Sharvell-Martin
(21st August – 7th October 1989) |
Crew | |
Designer | Tim Goodchild |
Director | Christopher Renshaw |
Lighting | Jenny Cane |
Oil paintings by | Tim Feltham |
Press Representative | Vicky Huntley |
Production Manager | Christopher Patrick
(credited as Chris Patrick) |
Production Photographer | Reg Wilson |
Set built by | Chris Ellison |
Set built by | Eddie Kent |
Set built by | Denis O’Sullivan |
Set painted by | Tim Feltham |
Set painted by | Cass Kirchner
(credited as Cassie Kirchner) |
Wardrobe Mistress | Rosamunde Hartley |
Wigs by | Charles |
Assistant Stage Manager | Helen Clayden |
Assistant Stage Manager | Richard Tyrell |
Assistant to Tim Goodchild | David Shields |
Company & Stage Manager | Chris Pickles |
Deputy Stage Manager | William Buckenham |
Knitwear by | Jon Aarons |
Men’s suits by | Alan Selzer |
Miss Baker’s costumes made by | Carol Molyneaux |
Miss Benfield’s costume made by | Jane Lawe
(credited as Jane Law) |
Miss Edmiston’s costumes made by | Hilary Parkinson |
Miss Hamilton’s costumes made by | Carole Coats |
Thanks to | John Symmonds |
- Observations (1)
- Added by Elizabeth O’Brien, last modified by Chris D.
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Photo credits
- Glynn Edwards, Marius Goring & Liz Edmiston in Towards Zero 1989, Other public domain
- Miranda Baker & Michael Cashman in Towards Zero 1989, Other public domain
Observations
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Reviews: “The play provided an evening of twists and turns in this story of murder and terror.
Michael Cashman, Marius Goring and Glynn Edwards turned in performances that shrouded the theatre in mystery.
The play, tautly directed by Christopher Renshaw and finely acted, is perfect in its timing and execution.
Every performer seemed very assured in roles that fitted them perfectly.
To many actors, a thriller is a green light to a performance of bombastic speeches, manic expressions and cackling laughs.
But in ”Towards Zero“, nobody attempted to steal the show. Everyone was determined to provide an evening of engrossing entertainment.
Michael Cashman, famous for his role as Colin in ”Eastenders’, played the strong willed and spoilt Nevile Strange, a man who hates second best.
After a hesitant opening, Cashman settled down to turn in a good performance.
Glynn Edwards, as the tough and experienced Supt. Battle, gave the play much of its necessary lightness with a charming performance.
But it was the effortless Marius Goring – an absolute joy to watch – who outshone his co-stars.
His role as solicitor Matthew Treves held the audience spellbound as he led them on a merry dance through the final scene". (Simon Carey in the Isle of Thanet Gazette 9 June 1989)
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